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Stanhopea jenischiana

Discussion in 'Orchid Species' started by Marni, Sep 4, 2009.

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  1. Sep 4, 2009 #1
    Marni

    Marni Well-Known Member Staff Member Supporting Member

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    I'm not big on Stanhopea species, but this was a rescue plant. It bloomed nicely and smelled great, I may have to keep it. IOSPE says it comes from the Pacific slopes and needs a dry rest. It didn't get one, but bloomed anyway. So far, the plant is a modest size.
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  2. Sep 4, 2009 #2
    piotrm

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    It is lovely I have cross with it Bird of Prey, but this year I manage to broke spike during watering :-(
     
  3. Sep 4, 2009 #3
    Dave

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    Nice, Marni. I recently got one of these (my first Stan.) from Oak Hill Gardens, but the spike broke off during shipping.

    Is yours in bark? From what I've read, they need a lot of moisture when growing.
     
  4. Sep 5, 2009 #4
    Marni

    Marni Well-Known Member Staff Member Supporting Member

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    Dave, mine is in a 6" basket in the fine bark mix I use for most plants. It is hanging above a bench with potted plants so gets watered on their schedule which is not nearly as often as for the mounted plants (daily). I know that it approaches dryness between waterings. I wasn't sure a spike could get through the bark mix, but it went straight down and seemed fine. I have some others acquired at the same time that are in moss, but I don't have any results on that.
     
  5. Sep 5, 2009 #5
    Home Grown

    Home Grown Hakuna Matata

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    Very cool, I like the chocolate spots!